JP2009201758A - Program, information storage medium, and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a program, an information storage medium, and a game device for a word puzzle game which sates the spirit of inquiry of player in the puzzle game using words. <P>SOLUTION: This embodiment is provided with a function of searching, by means of a search engine, a character string which is determined to be registered in a dictionary and is created by the player, that is a created character string, and a function of obtaining detail information using a given data base. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, an information storage medium, and a game machine.

Conventionally, a word puzzle game in which a player selects a character from a set of a plurality of characters and puts the selected character on a square to create a word is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). Such a word puzzle game is interesting because it allows you to create words from a limited set of characters and to discover accidental words.
JP 2002-253840 A

  Now, in such a word puzzle game, the player may want to explore more deeply about the words created by the player. In particular, when a word that the player has made unintentionally and accidentally is a word that the player does not know, the player is often inquiring about the word.

  The present invention has been made in view of conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a word puzzle game program, an information storage medium, and a game machine that can satisfy a player's inquiring mind.

(1) The present invention
A program for a game console,
A storage unit for storing dictionary data composed of registered character strings;
Based on input information from the player, it is determined whether or not a generated character string configured by selecting a character from a plurality of characters prepared in advance in the game space matches a registered character string registered in the dictionary data. A game calculation unit for performing game calculations,
A detailed information acquisition unit that acquires detailed information of the generated character string using at least one of a search engine and a given database;
The present invention relates to a program that causes a computer to function as a display control unit that performs processing for displaying the detailed information on a display unit in association with the generated character string.

  The present invention relates to an information storage medium storing the above program and a game machine configured as each of the above units.

  According to the present invention, detailed information is displayed for a generated character string configured by selecting a character from a plurality of characters prepared in advance, so that the player can understand the meaning of the generated character string more deeply. .

(2) The program, information storage medium, and game machine of the present invention are
The detailed information acquisition unit
Detailed information of the generated character string may be acquired using at least one of a search engine selected based on input information from the player and a given database.

  According to the present invention, when a player selects a search engine and a given database, detailed information that the player wants to know can be easily and appropriately acquired.

(3) Further, the program, information storage medium, and game machine of the present invention are:
The display control unit
A process of displaying the detailed information of the type selected based on the input information from the player among the multiple types of detailed information corresponding to the generated character string may be performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to display appropriate detailed information requested by the player.

(4) Moreover, the program, information storage medium, and game machine of this invention are
The detailed information acquisition unit
When the specific function of the game machine is valid, the detailed information on the generated character string is always obtained using at least one of a specific search engine corresponding to the specific function and a specific database corresponding to the specific function. You may make it perform the process to perform.

  According to the present invention, for example, when a specific function that restricts browsing of antisocial harmful information that violates public order and morals is set effectively, a safe search engine that does not violate public order and morals, and a database are used. Detailed information can be acquired.

(5) Further, the program, information storage medium, and game machine of the present invention are:
The computer further functions as a dictionary data control unit that registers the detailed information of the generated character string in the dictionary data in association with the same registered character string as the generated character string,
The display control unit
The detailed information may be displayed based on input information from the player.

  According to the present invention, since the acquired detailed information is stored, the player can browse the detailed information many times.

(6) Moreover, the program, information storage medium, and game machine of this invention are
The display control unit
The detailed information may be displayed at at least one timing when the ongoing game is interrupted or at the end of the ongoing game.

  When a game in progress is interrupted, the game in progress is paused (pause), the count of time limit is paused, or an instruction input that displays detailed information based on input information from the player For example.

  According to the present invention, the player can concentrate on the game play, and can read the detailed information of the generated character string carefully when the ongoing game is interrupted or when the ongoing game ends.

(7) The program, information storage medium, and game machine of the present invention are:
The detailed information acquisition unit
Detailed information of the generated character string may be acquired only for the generated character string determined to match the registered character string registered in the dictionary data.

  Only when the character string registered in the dictionary can be generated, detailed information on the generated character string is displayed, so that the player must understand the words that are determined to be registered in the dictionary. Can do.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration (1) Configuration of Game Machine FIG. 1 shows an example of a functional block diagram of a game machine (image generation apparatus) according to the present embodiment. In addition, the game machine of this embodiment is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omitted a part of component (each part) of FIG.

  The operation unit 160 is for a player to input operation data of an object (character, player character, moving object), and the function is realized by a lever, a button, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel display, or a casing. it can.

  The operation unit 160 may be capable of inputting input data (operation data) from a player by an input device including an acceleration sensor, an imaging unit, or a gyro sensor that detects angular velocity. For example, the input device may be one that the player holds and moves, or that the player wears and moves. The input device also includes a controller simulating an actual tool such as a sword-type controller or gun-type controller held by the player, or a glove-type controller worn by the player (attached to the hand of the player). It is. The input device includes a game device integrated with the input device, a portable game device, a mobile phone, and the like.

  For example, an acceleration sensor provided in an input device detects acceleration in three axes (X axis, Y axis, and Z axis). That is, the acceleration sensor can detect acceleration in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-rear direction. The acceleration sensor detects acceleration every 5 msec. Further, the acceleration sensor may detect a uniaxial, biaxial, or six-axis acceleration. The acceleration detected from the acceleration sensor is transmitted to the main device by the communication unit of the input device.

  The imaging unit provided in the input device includes an infrared filter, a lens, an imaging device (image sensor), and an image processing circuit. The infrared filter is disposed in front of the input device and allows only infrared light to pass through from light incident from a light source disposed in association with the display unit 190. The lens condenses the infrared light transmitted through the infrared filter and emits it to the image sensor. The image pickup device is a solid-state image pickup device such as a CMOS sensor or a CCD, for example, and picks up infrared light collected by the lens to generate a picked-up image. A captured image generated by the image sensor is processed by an image processing circuit. For example, the captured image obtained from the image sensor is processed to detect a high-luminance portion, and the position information (specific position) of the light source in the captured image is detected. If there are a plurality of light sources, position information on the captured image is detected. Further, the detected position information on the captured image is transmitted to the main device by the communication unit of the input device.

  The operation unit 160 includes a touch panel type display in which a liquid crystal display and a touch panel for detecting a contact position of the player are stacked. In other words, the touch panel type display may be capable of inputting operation information (contact operation information) touched by a touch pen, a player's finger, or the like.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like.

  For example, the dictionary data storage unit 176 stores dictionary data composed of a plurality of registered character strings. The dictionary data storage unit 176 can store kanji notation, English notation, English translation notation, meaning, prohibition flag value, voice data, and the like in association with the registered character string. Further, it is possible to store the meaning contents searched (searched) using a search engine (search engine), the contents registered in a given database, images, sound data, and the like in association with the registered character string. The registered character string of this embodiment is a Japanese character string in hiragana. However, the character string includes kanji and hiragana, kanji, English, characters written in foreign languages such as German, French, and Hangul. It may be a column.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. The information storage medium 180 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like. The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, other game machines), and the function can be realized by hardware such as various processors or a communication ASIC, a program, or the like. .

  Note that a program or data for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium or storage unit of the server is received via the network, and the received program or data is received by the information storage medium 180. Or may be stored in the storage unit 170. The case of receiving the program and data and causing the game machine to function is also included within the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on input information (operation information) from the operation unit 160, a program, and the like. Here, the game process includes a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for arranging objects such as characters, cells, and characters, a process for displaying objects, and a game result. There is a process for calculating or a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied.

  The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 172 in the storage unit 170 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 100 includes a game calculation unit 110, a communication control unit 111, a dictionary data control unit 112, a display control unit 116, a detailed information acquisition unit 117, a drawing unit 120, and a sound generation unit 130. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The game calculation unit 110 selects a registered character string in which a generated character string configured by selecting a plurality of characters (selected character group) prepared in advance in the game space based on input information from the player is registered in the dictionary data. A game calculation is performed to determine whether or not the above is satisfied.

  Here, the plurality of characters prepared in advance may be, for example, a plurality of characters composed of all hiragana characters, or a plurality of characters composed of hiragana characters limited in number and type. Specifically, the hiragana characters may be limited to a group of 10 characters consisting of 10 types of hiragana characters “Aiue Okakikukeko”, and “a” May be limited to 10 characters, “I-ko” may be limited to one character each, and may be limited to a total of 19 characters. The character group is not limited to hiragana, but may include alphabets, katakana, numbers, kanji, symbols, and the like.

  The game calculation unit 110 of the present embodiment includes a character string determination unit 110a and a clear condition determination unit 110b. For example, the character string determination unit 110a adds the selected characters selected from the selected character group in the game space based on the input information from the player to all or part of the character strings existing in the character input area (mass). A column is generated, and it is determined whether or not the generated character string matches the registered character string registered in the dictionary data.

  Further, the clear condition determination unit 110b performs a process of determining whether or not a clear condition corresponding to each game stage is satisfied. For example, the creation of a predetermined number (for example, 20) of registered character strings registered in the dictionary data can be a clear condition.

  The communication control unit 111 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data from a game machine (terminal) via a network. Further, the communication control unit 111 performs a process of generating a packet, a process of storing the received packet in the storage unit 170, a process of analyzing the received packet, a control process of the communication unit 196 related to transmission / reception of other packets, and the like. In order to realize application level communication, a TCP packet or a UDP packet is generated using a port number that identifies the type of application. When generating a TCP packet or a UDP packet, together with the header necessary for the network including the source IP address and source port number, destination IP address and destination port number, the data that you want to send To be included in the payload.

  The communication control unit 111 performs processing for receiving data including a character string transmitted from the server via the network. In addition, a process of transmitting / receiving data to / from other game machines via a network is performed. In addition, the communication control unit 111 according to the present embodiment transmits data including a command that restricts the use of a specific character string (discrimination term, broadcast prohibition term, term prohibited by law) transmitted from the server to the network. The process to receive via is performed.

  The communication control unit 111 performs processing for transmitting the registered character string registered in the dictionary data of the own device to another game device via the network, and the dictionary of the other game device transmitted from the other game device. You may perform the process which receives the registration character string registered into data via a network.

  The dictionary data control unit 112 performs processing for registering the character string received from the server in the dictionary data. Further, the dictionary data control unit 112 may perform a process of restricting the use of the specific character string when receiving data including a command for restricting the use of the specific character string from the server.

  Further, the dictionary data control unit 112 determines whether or not the character string input by the player is registered in the dictionary data. If the character string is not registered in the dictionary data, the dictionary data control unit 112 is limited to the case where a predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, a process of registering a character string in the dictionary data may be performed. In such a case, it may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the number of characters in the character string is within a predetermined range. Further, when the specific character string is not included in the character string, it may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  When the dictionary data control unit 112 receives a registered character string transmitted from another game machine, the dictionary data control unit 112 may perform processing for registering the received registered character string in its own dictionary data.

  The dictionary data control unit 112 may register the detailed information of the generated character string in the dictionary data in association with the same registered character string as the generated character string. Further, detailed information registered in association with the registered character string may be deleted based on input information from the player. If the detailed information has already been registered, the acquired latest detailed information may be overwritten and stored.

  The display control unit 116 performs processing for displaying various data on the display unit 190. In particular, the display control unit 116 according to the present embodiment performs processing for causing the display unit to display the detailed information acquired by the detailed information acquisition unit 117 described later.

  The display control unit 116 may perform a process of displaying the detailed information of the type selected based on the input information from the player among the multiple types of detailed information corresponding to the generated character string.

  The display control unit 116 performs processing for displaying detailed information on the display unit in association with the generated character string. In such a case, detailed information may be displayed based on input information from the player.

  Further, the display control unit 116 may display the detailed information at at least one timing when the ongoing game is interrupted or at the end of the ongoing game.

  The detailed information acquisition unit 117 acquires detailed information of the generated character string using at least one of a search engine and a given database. In such a case, detailed information on the generated character string may be acquired regardless of whether the generated character string matches the registered character string registered in the dictionary data, or only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Thus, the detailed information of the generated character string may be acquired. For example, the detailed information of the generated character string may be acquired only for the generated character string determined to match the registered character string registered in the dictionary data.

  Further, the detailed information acquisition unit 117 may acquire detailed information of the generated character string using at least one of a search engine selected based on input information from the player and a given database.

  In addition, when the specific function of the game machine is valid, the detailed information acquisition unit 117 always uses at least one of a specific search engine corresponding to the specific function and a specific database corresponding to the specific function, Detailed information of the generated character string may be acquired.

  The processing unit 100 may include an object space setting unit, a movement / motion processing unit, and a virtual camera control unit.

  The object space setting unit performs processing for arranging and setting various objects (objects composed of primitives such as polygons, free-form surfaces, or subdivision surfaces) representing display objects such as characters, cells, and characters in the object space. For example, the position and rotation angle (synonymous with the direction and direction of the object in the world coordinate system, for example, rotation when rotating clockwise when viewed from the positive direction of each axis of the X, Y, and Z axes in the world coordinate system. The angle is determined, and the object is arranged at the position (X, Y, Z) at the rotation angle (rotation angle about the X, Y, Z axis).

  The movement / motion processing unit performs movement / motion calculation (movement / motion simulation) of an object (such as a character, a cell, a character, and a moving body). In other words, based on operation data input by the player through the operation unit 160, a program (movement / motion algorithm), various data (motion data), a physical law, or the like, the object is moved in the object space or the object is moved ( (Motion, animation). Specifically, object movement information (position, rotation angle, speed, or acceleration) and motion information (position or rotation angle of each part (mass) constituting the object) are stored in one frame (1/60 second). A simulation process is sequentially performed every time. A frame is a unit of time for performing object movement / motion processing (simulation processing) and image generation processing.

  The virtual camera control unit performs control processing of the virtual camera (viewpoint) for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle of the virtual camera in the world coordinate system (for example, the rotation angle when rotating in the clockwise direction when viewed from the positive direction of each axis of the X, Y, and Z axes). Process to control. In short, processing for controlling the viewpoint position, the line-of-sight direction, and the angle of view is performed.

  For example, when an object (for example, a character, a character, or a cell) is photographed from behind using a virtual camera, the position or rotation angle of the virtual camera (the direction of the virtual camera) ) To control. In this case, the virtual camera can be controlled based on information such as the position, rotation angle, or speed of the object obtained by the movement / motion processing unit. Alternatively, the virtual camera may be controlled to rotate at a predetermined rotation angle or to move along a predetermined movement path. In this case, the virtual camera is controlled based on the virtual camera data for specifying the position (movement path) or rotation angle of the virtual camera. When there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), the above control process is performed for each virtual camera.

  The drawing unit 120 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processing (game processing) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 190.

  The image generated by the drawing unit 120 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image.

  Here, when generating a two-dimensional image, the drawing unit 120 first performs a process of drawing an object based on the two-dimensional position coordinates of the object (including a square, a character object, and a sprite). In such a case, drawing may be performed in order from the object with the lowest priority set in advance, and when the objects overlap, the object with the higher priority may be overwritten.

  Further, when generating a three-dimensional image, processing is performed as follows. First, object data (model data) including vertex data (vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector, α value, etc.) of each vertex of the object (model) is input and included in the input object data Vertex processing (shading by a vertex shader) is performed based on the vertex data to be recorded. When performing the vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for re-dividing the polygon may be performed as necessary.

  In the vertex processing, according to the vertex processing program (vertex shader program, first shader program), vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation, for example, world coordinate transformation, visual field transformation (camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation (projection transformation) ), Geometry processing such as viewport conversion is performed, and based on the processing result, the vertex data given to the vertex group constituting the object is changed (updated or adjusted).

  Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after the vertex processing, and the surface of the polygon (primitive) is associated with the pixel. Subsequent to rasterization, pixel processing (shading or fragment processing by a pixel shader) for drawing pixels (fragments forming a display screen) constituting an image is performed. In pixel processing, according to a pixel processing program (pixel shader program, second shader program), various processes such as texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting / change, translucent composition, anti-aliasing, etc. are performed, and an image is processed. The final drawing color of the constituent pixels is determined, and the drawing color of the perspective-transformed object is output (drawn) to the drawing buffer 174 (a buffer capable of storing image information in units of pixels; VRAM, rendering target). That is, in pixel processing, per-pixel processing for setting or changing image information (color, normal, luminance, α value, etc.) in units of pixels is performed. Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated. Note that when there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), an image can be generated so that an image seen from each virtual camera can be displayed as a divided image on one screen.

  Note that the vertex processing and pixel processing are realized by hardware that enables polygon (primitive) drawing processing to be programmed by a shader program written in a shading language, so-called programmable shaders (vertex shaders and pixel shaders). Programmable shaders can be programmed with vertex-level processing and pixel-level processing, so that the degree of freedom of drawing processing is high, and expressive power is greatly improved compared to conventional hardware-based fixed drawing processing. Can do.

  The drawing unit 120 performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α blending, and the like when drawing an object.

  In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate conversion, clipping processing, perspective projection conversion, or light source calculation is performed on the object. The object data (positional coordinates of object vertices, texture coordinates, color data (luminance data), normal vector, α value, etc.) after geometry processing (after perspective projection conversion) is stored in the object data storage unit. The

  Texture mapping is a process for mapping a texture (texel value) stored in the texture storage unit of the storage unit 170 to an object. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB) and α value) is read from the texture storage unit of the storage unit 170 using the texture coordinates set (given) to the vertex of the object. Then, a texture that is a two-dimensional image is mapped to an object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels, bilinear interpolation or the like is performed as texel interpolation.

  As the hidden surface removal processing, hidden surface removal processing can be performed by a Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using a Z buffer (depth buffer) in which Z values (depth information) of drawing pixels are stored. . That is, when drawing pixels corresponding to the primitive of the object are drawn, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referred to. Then, the Z value of the referenced Z buffer is compared with the Z value at the drawing pixel of the primitive, and the Z value at the drawing pixel is a Z value (for example, a small Z value) on the near side when viewed from the virtual camera. In some cases, the drawing process of the drawing pixel is performed and the Z value of the Z buffer is updated to a new Z value.

  α blending (α synthesis) is a translucent synthesis process (usually α blending, addition α blending, subtraction α blending, or the like) based on an α value (A value).

  The α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), for example, plus alpha information other than color information. The α value can be used as mask information, translucency (equivalent to transparency and opacity), bump information, and the like.

  The sound generation unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or sounds, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 192.

  Note that the game machine of this embodiment may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only one player can play, or may be a system having a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play. Further, when a plurality of players play, game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or connected via a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. Alternatively, it may be generated by distributed processing using a plurality of terminals (game machine, mobile phone).

(2) Configuration of Server FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of the server of this embodiment. Note that the server of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

  The operation unit 260 is for an administrator (operator) to input operation data, and the function can be realized by an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a lever, a button, a stick, a microphone, and a touch panel display.

  The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. In addition, data stored in a database used in the game system is stored. In particular, the storage unit 270 of the present embodiment may store user management information such as a user ID (login ID) and a password for the game machine to access the server.

  The dictionary data storage unit 274 stores dictionary data composed of registered character strings. For example, the dictionary data storage unit 274 of the server is associated with the recorded character string in the same manner as the dictionary data storage unit 176 of the game machine, and includes kanji notation, English notation, English translation notation, meaning, prohibition flag value, voice data, and the like. Can be stored. Further, it is possible to store the meaning contents searched (searched) using a search engine (search engine), the contents registered in a given database, images, sound data, and the like in association with the registered character string. The registered character string of this embodiment is a Japanese character string in hiragana. However, the character string includes kanji and hiragana, kanji, English, characters written in foreign languages such as German, French, and Hangul. It may be a column.

  The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a game machine, a terminal, another server, or another game system), and functions as various processors or communication ASICs. It can be realized by hardware and programs.

  The processing unit 200 (processor) performs a given process based on a program or the like stored in the information storage medium. Specifically, processing for providing a given service is performed in response to a request from the game machine (terminal).

  The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 272 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  In particular, the processing unit 200 of the server according to the present embodiment includes a receiving unit 210, a communication control unit 212, a dictionary data control unit 213, a search processing unit 214, a determination unit 215, a compound word generation unit 216, and an abbreviation generation unit 217. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The accepting unit 210 performs a process of accepting a character string input from the administrator.

  The communication control unit 212 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data from the server and other game machines via the network. Further, the communication control unit 212 performs processing for generating a packet to be transmitted, processing for storing the received packet in the storage unit 270, processing for analyzing the received packet, control processing for the communication unit 296 related to transmission / reception of other packets, and the like. Do. In order to realize application level communication, a TCP packet or a UDP packet is generated using a port number that identifies the type of application. When generating a TCP packet or a UDP packet, together with the header necessary for the network including the source IP address and source port number, destination IP address and destination port number, the data that you want to send To be included in the payload.

  In particular, the communication control unit 212 according to the present embodiment performs processing for transmitting data including a character string, a compound word, and an abbreviation newly registered in the dictionary data to the game machine via the network. Further, the communication control unit 212 may perform a process of transmitting data including a command for restricting the use of the specific character string to the game machine via the network.

  The dictionary data control unit 213 determines whether or not the received character string is registered in the dictionary data. If it is determined that the character string is not registered in the dictionary data, the character string is registered in the dictionary data. Perform the process. Further, the dictionary data control unit 213 may perform a process of registering the character string in the dictionary data when the number of characters in the character string is within a predetermined range. Further, the dictionary data control unit 213 performs processing for registering the character string in the dictionary data when the number of hits in the character string search result is equal to or greater than the threshold value.

  The dictionary data control unit 213 may perform processing for registering a character string in dictionary data when the character string is registered in a given database. In addition, when the dictionary data control unit 213 registers the character string in a given database and the number of hits in the character string search result is equal to or larger than a threshold set in accordance with the database, the character string May be registered in the dictionary data.

  The dictionary data control unit 213 determines whether or not the compound word is registered in the dictionary data. If it is determined that the compound word is not registered in the dictionary data, the dictionary data control unit 213 registers the compound word in the dictionary data. May be performed.

  The dictionary data control unit 213 determines whether or not the abbreviation is registered in the dictionary data, and when it is determined that the abbreviation is not registered in the dictionary data, a process of registering the abbreviation in the dictionary data is performed. It may be.

  The search processing unit 214 performs a process of searching for a character string (including character strings such as compound words and abbreviations) using a search engine.

  The determination unit 215 determines whether or not the character string is registered in a given database.

  The compound word generation unit 216 generates a compound word by combining a plurality of registered character strings registered in the dictionary data.

  The abbreviation generation unit 217 generates abbreviations of registered character strings registered in the dictionary data.

  The processing unit 200 may include a network setting unit, an authentication unit, and a player information setting unit.

  The network setting unit performs processing for acquiring and managing information necessary for the network system. The communication control unit generates a packet to be transmitted to another game machine, processes to specify a network address of a game machine that is a packet transmission destination, a process to save the received packet in the storage unit 270, and analyzes the received packet Processing, control processing of the communication unit 296 regarding other packet transmission / reception, and the like are performed.

  The network setting unit performs processing for acquiring and managing information necessary for the game system. In particular, the network setting unit of the present embodiment manages identification information individually assigned to each game machine registered in the game system and packet destination information associated with the identification information. Here, the identification information is data individually assigned to identify game machines that can participate in an online game. For example, it may be a unique ID that is different for each game machine for identifying the game machine. The ID can be a serial number made up of a combination of numbers and alphabets. The network setting unit of the present embodiment can specify the game machine based on the identification information.

  The authentication unit performs user authentication processing when there is a request for access to the server from the game machine or the terminal. Specifically, when the server is accessed from a game machine or terminal, the user ID (login ID) received by the server and the password associated with the user ID are stored in the user information table stored in the storage unit 270. It is determined whether the user ID and password match.

  The player information setting unit performs processing for setting the identification information of the game machine, the identification information of the player, and the destination information of the player in the player information table.

2. Method of the present embodiment (1) Outline FIG. 3 is an example of a display screen of the game machine of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, based on operation information from the player, a character is selected from a selected character group consisting of a plurality of characters, and a cell (place) where the selected character is to be arranged is determined.

  In this embodiment, a generated character string including one or a plurality of characters adjacent to the cell designated by the player and a selected character selected by the player from the selected character group is registered in a dictionary (dictionary data, dictionary database). It is determined whether or not the current word (registered character string). When it is determined that the word is registered in the dictionary, a process of placing the selected character selected by the player in the designated cell (a process of filling the selected character in the designated cell) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the word is not registered in the dictionary, control is performed so that the selected character selected by the player is not placed on the designated square. In such a case, a message is displayed to advise the player that the selected character cannot be placed on the designated cell (not a word), and the player can again select a different character from the selected character group, Prompt to direct.

  As described above, this embodiment is a game program (game machine, game system) for creating words by a player selecting a character from a selected character group and specifying an appropriate cell. Then, when the clear condition is finally satisfied, the game is cleared. For example, it is possible to set a clear condition to fill all the cells prepared on the stage, or to create a predetermined number or more of character strings recorded in the dictionary.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of stages having at least one of a selected character group, a square, and a clear condition are prepared according to the difficulty level. Depending on the type of stage, a time limit is provided as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a generated character string (hereinafter referred to as “created character string”) determined to be a word (registered character string) registered in a dictionary (dictionary data, dictionary database) is operated by the player. Is used to display a notation form (for example, kanji notation, English notation) and meaning content. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the Chinese character notation and meaning of the created character string are displayed in the upper part of the display screen, or in the lower area A2 (may be the second display) as shown in FIG. When a list of character strings is displayed and any one of the created character strings is designated, the notation form and the meaning of the created character string are displayed in the upper area A1 (may be the first display) of the screen.

  The dictionary built in the game machine is stored in advance in a memory (storage unit). The dictionary stores meanings (examples) in association with words. For example, nouns, verbs, adjectives, idioms, historical figures, city names, country names, etc. are registered as words.

  In the present embodiment, the mass in each stage is formed by a grid-like mass as shown in FIG. The number and arrangement position of the cells are different for each stage.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of cells that are continuous vertically and horizontally is set to a predetermined number. For example, the upper limit number of continuous cells is limited to 9 characters or less, or 13 characters or less. Therefore, the number of characters of words registered in the dictionary is limited to 9 characters or less, or 13 characters or less, depending on the upper limit number of consecutive cells. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, it is a rule to create a word having two or more characters. This is because if a word consisting of only one letter can be created, the game of making a word will not be established. Therefore, in this embodiment, words limited to a predetermined number of characters are registered in the dictionary. For example, words of 2 to 9 characters are registered in the dictionary.

  In the present embodiment, since the characters are embedded in the squares using the hiragana notation, the words registered in the dictionary limit the number of characters in the hiragana notation to a predetermined range.

  Further, in this embodiment, as in a normal dictionary, even if words have the same pronunciation (even if the hiragana notation is the same), if the meaning is different, a character string is associated with the meaning content. It is recorded in the dictionary. For example, “rain” and “飴” have the same pronunciation but “ame” (same hiragana notation). Therefore, “rain” and “飴” are registered in the dictionary as different character strings.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the created character string created by the player is “ame”, the same pronunciation (same Hiragana notation) such as “rain”, “飴”, etc., based on a given algorithm The word created by the player is determined by selecting one of the words. For example,
In the present embodiment, the selected character group is configured with the number of characters that is equal to or greater than the number of empty cells that can be filled with characters. In addition, the number of characters and the types of characters prepared as the selected character group are varied depending on the difficulty level of the game stage. For example, in the stage with low difficulty, it is limited to the character group composed of 52 types of hiragana from "A" to "n", and in the stage with high difficulty, it is composed of hiragana with muddy sounds such as "Gagugugogo". You may restrict to character groups.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a dictionary (dictionary database). For example, in the dictionary, words in Hiragana notation, general notation forms such as Kanji and English, meaning contents, and prohibition flags are set in association with ID (identification information). Note that the dictionary may record English notation (Japanese-English notation), voice data related to words, and image data in association with the ID. For example, in the case where the word is the title “Hotaru no Hikari”, the song data of “Hotaru no Hikari” may be recorded.

(2) Method of controlling dictionary data of game machines Now, words change with the times. For example, new words and buzzwords are born, and new cities are born, so the language changes according to social changes.

  Therefore, also in the word puzzle game of the present embodiment, it is desirable that words used in the present age are registered, that is, words suitable for the times are registered in the dictionary. For example, if a word that a player has tried to create over a long period of time is a buzzword and is not registered in the dictionary and cannot be used to make a word, the player will be dissatisfied. Become.

  On the other hand, if new words can be freely registered depending on the player's own judgment, the game may fail. For example, if a simple string of consecutive characters such as “Oh” and “Good” is registered, the difficulty of the game of creating a word will change greatly, However, the fun of making words through trial and error is lost.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a dictionary server is provided, and processing for controlling the dictionary of the game machine is performed based on data distributed from the dictionary server (processing such as update, registration, and deletion is performed). In other words, in the present embodiment, the dictionary of the game machine is controlled under the management of the dictionary server so that words used in the present age according to changes in the times and social conditions are recorded. is there.

  FIG. 6 is an example of the game system of the present embodiment. In the game system of this embodiment, a game machine is connected to a dictionary server via the Internet, and each game machine can transmit and receive data to and from the dictionary server.

  And the dictionary server is performing the process which transmits dictionary data (data regarding a dictionary) according to the request | requirement of a game machine. For example, the latest dictionary data is transmitted to the game machine. In such a case, the game machine side performs a process of overwriting and saving the latest received dictionary data on its own dictionary data.

  Further, the dictionary data may record version information (update information), and the difference data between the dictionary data version of the game machine and the latest dictionary version may be transmitted to the game machine. Then, the difference data received from the server is added to the dictionary data of the game machine, and the process of updating to the latest version dictionary is performed.

  In addition, as a process of a game machine, the process which requests | requires dictionary data from a dictionary server with a predetermined period is performed, and the process which acquires the newest dictionary data from a dictionary server is performed. For example, the latest dictionary data is downloaded by accessing the server once a week. If it does in this way, a game play can be performed using the dictionary corresponding to the change of the times.

(3) Method of Adding a New Word to the Server Dictionary The dictionary server of this embodiment performs a process of adding a new word to the dictionary by the administrator inputting a character string.

  Here, when adding a new word, it is a condition that the word is a "word" used in modern society. Since the game of the present embodiment is a word puzzle game and has significance for the player to create words, the words recorded in the dictionary may also be words that the player is likely to create. This is desirable.

  In the present embodiment, the determination process for determining whether or not the character string input by the administrator is a word depends on, for example, whether or not the character string input by the administrator is registered (stored) in a given database. Judgment Here, a given database refers to a database that is registered in association with words and their meanings and contents. For example, a national language dictionary database, an encyclopedia database, a modern term dictionary database, a specialized mathematical term dictionary database, and an architectural term dictionary database. The database may be an external database connected via the Internet or a database connected via an intranet. Further, it may be a database set in the dictionary server.

  For example, an encyclopedia database built by a system (for example, Wiki) that allows an unspecified number of people to freely write and edit hypertext documents on a Web server using a Web browser is the latest in response to social changes. Is likely to be written. Therefore, such an encyclopedia database may be used to determine whether or not the character string input by the administrator is a word.

  In the present embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the character string input by the administrator is a word may be made using a search engine. For example, when a search is performed using a search engine using a character string input by an administrator as a keyword, and the number of hits obtained as a search result is a predetermined number or more (for example, 10,000 or more), it is socially accepted. The process of registering it in the dictionary is considered. In other words, if the number of search engine hits is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, it is possible to determine an approximate guide whether or not the word is used in the world. Therefore, in this embodiment, the search engine is used to draw a line as to whether or not it is a word.

  A search engine is a system (apparatus, server) that stores information published on the World Wide Web (WWW) or the like, and uses a keyword according to a request from a terminal (including a game machine). This is a system for performing search processing based on the above. Search engines include a robot type search engine that sequentially accumulates information using an application program, and a directory type search engine that accumulates information manually according to category. In this embodiment, any type of search engine may be used. The search engine is not limited to a search engine that can perform a commonly used Web search, but may be various search engines such as an image search, a video search, a voice search, and a blog search.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, while using the database mentioned above, you may judge whether the character string which the administrator input is a word using a search engine.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the character string input by the administrator is registered in the encyclopedia database, and further when the condition that the character string is 10,000 or more in the search engine, Judge as words and register in dictionary. That is, according to the type of database, a threshold value for the number of hits in the search result of the search engine is set, and it is determined whether or not the word is a word.

  In this way, for example, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not it is a word even in specialized terms such as architectural terms and mathematical terms. That is, technical terms such as architectural terms are generally rarely disclosed on the Web. However, even if it is a technical term, it is a useful word as knowledge. For example, even if the number of hits is small, it is meaningful as a game to be registered in a dictionary. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a threshold value for the number of hits is set in advance in association with the type of database, and it is determined whether or not the word is a word.

  That is, the determination as to whether or not the character string input by the administrator is a word is performed by determining whether or not it is registered in any one of a plurality of databases prepared in advance. Here, when it is determined that it is not registered in any database, it is determined that it is not a word. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is registered in one of the databases, the search engine searches for the character string entered by the administrator, and the number of hits equal to or greater than the threshold number of hits corresponding to the database. If it is obtained, it is determined that it is a word, and if it is not greater than or equal to the threshold value of the hit count corresponding to the database, it is determined that it is not a word. If it is determined that the search results are registered in a plurality of databases, the number of hits in the search result is equal to or greater than the lowest threshold value among the threshold values corresponding to each of the plurality of databases. Judge that it is a word.

  For example, if it is determined that the character string “red” is registered in the encyclopedia database, the search engine uses the search engine to find that the number of hits is a threshold value of 10,000 or more. In this case, it is determined that “red” is a word.

  In addition, when the character string “Taylor expansion” is not registered in any of the encyclopedia database, national dictionary database, and architectural glossary database, and it is determined that it is registered in the mathematical glossary database. Is determined to be a word when the number of hits is equal to or greater than the threshold value of 100 as a result of the search by the search engine.

  It should be noted that in the process of determining whether or not it is registered in a given database and the process of searching as a search engine keyword, it follows the notation of the character string input by the administrator. In other words, if the character string input by the administrator is, for example, in Kanji notation, a process for determining whether or not the character string is registered in a given database and a process for searching as a keyword of a search engine are performed according to the notation. Do. This is because a search with hiragana notation may display a result with a different meaning. For example, when “飴” in kanji notation is entered, it is determined whether or not it is registered in the database with “飴” in kanji not “ame” in hiragana notation, and search processing is performed. .

  When it is determined that the character string input by the administrator is a word, when the character string is registered in the dictionary, the search result of the search engine (for example, the content of the Web page ranked highest) ) Or the meaning content registered in the database may be registered in association with the ID (character string) of the dictionary data. In this way, it is possible to create a dictionary that not only adds words but also enriches meaning.

(4) Method for Registering Compound Words in Dictionary In this embodiment, a compound word that is a combination of a plurality of words registered in the dictionary may be registered in the dictionary. For example, even if “orange” and “juice” are registered in the dictionary, the compound word “orange juice” may not be registered. If “orange juice” is a word that the player may create, it is desirable to register “orange juice” in the dictionary.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, a compound word that is a combination of a plurality of words is determined whether or not it is a word in the same manner as the character string input from the administrator. Perform the process of registering in the dictionary. For example, a compound word may be designated as a search engine target, and if the number of hits is a predetermined number or more, the compound word may be registered in the dictionary. For example, registration may be performed when the search result of “orange juice” exceeds 10,000. Also, compound words registered in a given database may be registered in the dictionary.

  In addition, when generating a compound word, as shown in FIG. 6, it produces | generates combining each notation form of the word registered into the dictionary. A combination of a plurality of words is generated in consideration of cases where the order is different. For example, if “red” and “飴” are stored in the server's dictionary, a compound word “red 飴” and a compound word “飴 red” combined with each other are generated and whether it is a word or not. Determine.

  In addition, the number of characters in hiragana notation of the combined compound word is required to be within a predetermined range (2 to 9 characters) of the number of characters in the character string used in the game.

(5) Method for Registering Abbreviations in Dictionary In the present embodiment, abbreviations that abbreviate words registered in the dictionary may be registered in the dictionary. For example, it is desirable to register the word “sharpen”, which is an abbreviation of “mechanical pencil”, in the dictionary when the player is highly likely to create it.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, an abbreviation of a word registered in the dictionary is generated, the abbreviation is designated as a search target of the search engine, and the abbreviation is registered in the dictionary when the number of hits is a predetermined number or more. I have to. In addition, abbreviations registered in a given database may also be registered in the dictionary.

  In the present embodiment, abbreviations are generated as follows. For example, a word registered in the dictionary is divided into a plurality of characters (for example, divided into two) so as to have a plurality of characters, and each initial character (one or a plurality of characters) of the divided character group is obtained. Generate a string of connected characters as an abbreviation.

  For example, when “Mechanical pencil” is divided into “Sharp” and “Pencil”, each initial character of the divided character group, for example, “Sharp”, “Sher” is the initial character, and “Pencil” When “pen” is acquired as an initial, each initial can be connected to generate an abbreviation “sharpen”.

(6) Method of registering words in dictionary based on input information from player Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, words are registered in the dictionary based on input information from the player. It may be.

  Originally, if the player can freely add words, it is not preferable because the difficulty of the game may change or the game balance may be impaired. However, the player may want to register a favorite word in the dictionary. Therefore, in this embodiment, a predetermined condition is set so that the player can register words in the dictionary only when the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the player can register only a predetermined number or more, for example, a character string of four or more characters in hiragana notation. For example, if the player can register a word consisting of 2 or 3 character strings, the game difficulty level may be affected, but if the character string is 4 or more characters, the game difficulty level This is because it is considered that there is little influence on it. In addition, since there is a high possibility that a string of consecutive characters (for example, “Ah Ah”) using the same character will affect the difficulty of the game, control is performed so that registration to the dictionary is not possible.

(7) Function for restricting use of words In the present embodiment, processing for restricting the use of a specific character string is performed. For example, it is desirable not to discriminate words that disturb the game order, or to violate public order and morals, as a target of a created character string that can be created by the player in the game.

  Here, the process for restricting the use of a specific character string is, for example, a process for prohibiting a specific character string from being registered in the dictionary based on an input from the player, or a specific character string registered in the dictionary. Is deleted (deleted from the storage area). It also includes processing for setting a character string that the player cannot create as words during the game. For example, based on a prohibition flag corresponding to a specific character string registered in the dictionary, it is determined whether there is a restriction on the use of words (registered character strings).

  In the present embodiment, first, the dictionary server performs a process of transmitting an instruction for restricting the use of the specific character string to the game machine. For example, data obtained by adding 1 to the value of the prohibition flag to the ID corresponding to the specific character string is transmitted to the game machine. When the game machine receives such data, the prohibition flag corresponding to the ID is set to 1 in the dictionary of the game machine. When a game calculation is performed on the game machine, if a character string with the prohibition flag set to 1 is generated, the generated character string cannot be created as a word, that is, excluded from the created character string. Take control. Since the player may not recognize that the attempted word is a specific character string, for example, a discriminatory term, a warning may be given.

  In the present embodiment, the following control is performed when a word is registered in the dictionary based on an input from the player. In other words, when the character string input from the player is a specific character string, the character string that cannot be used is warned that it cannot be registered. For example, when the character string input from the player is a specific character string in which the prohibition flag already registered in the dictionary is set to 1, a warning that the predetermined condition is not satisfied is issued.

  In addition, according to changes in the times, words that have been restricted in use may be used without social problems. In such a case, a process for canceling the use restriction may be performed. For example, the server transmits an instruction to withdraw a command that restricts the use of a specific character string to the game machine. Specifically, data obtained by adding 0 (zero) to the value of the prohibition flag to the ID corresponding to the specific character string is transmitted to the game machine. On the game machine side, the value of the prohibition flag corresponding to the received data ID is set to zero. In the game machine, when the value of the prohibition flag is zero, control is performed as a character string that is a target of words that can be created by the player.

  Note that a character string including a specific character string or a character string in which a part of characters of the specific character string is replaced with another character may be a character string to be restricted from being used. For example, when the character string “Kikigai” is a discriminatory term (an example of a specific character string), it is used not only for the character string “Kigaigai” but also for the string with “Akigai” added. You may make it limit.

(8) Display of detailed information In the present embodiment, detailed information of a created character string created by a player determined to be registered in the dictionary is acquired using a given database or a search engine. It has a function to display. The detailed information is information related to the created character string, and can be, for example, the meaning content of the created character string, image data, audio data, or English (Japanese-English) data.

  In this way, the player can deeply understand the meaning of the created character string. In addition, an encyclopedia database constructed by a system (for example, Wiki) capable of freely writing and editing a hypertext document on a Web server using a Web browser connected to the Internet, or a search connected to the Internet By acquiring the detailed information of the created character string using the engine, it is possible to provide the player with the latest information according to changes in the times.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a list of created character strings created by the player during the game is displayed in the second area A2 (second display) of the display screen. Then, when the player indicates the created character string, checks the items (encyclopedia, image search, Web search) and indicates “details”, the first area A1 (first display) of the display screen The detailed information is displayed.

  For example, not only the meaning of the created character string is displayed in the display area A10, but also the meaning content of the created character string registered in the encyclopedia database is displayed in the display area A11, and the created character string is displayed using an image search engine. The search result searched for is displayed in the display area A12, and the search result obtained by searching the created character string using the Web search engine is displayed in the display area A13.

  More specifically, when the created character string is “Kaba” (Kanji notation is “Kawama”), the created character string “Kawama” registered in the encyclopedia database is displayed in the display area A11. Display meaning. In addition, a search result (for example, the highest ranking image) obtained by performing an image search with a search engine using “Kawama” as a keyword is displayed in the area A12. In addition, a search result (for example, information on the Web page at the top of the ranking) that is searched by the Web search engine using “Kawama” as a keyword is displayed in the area A12. In the present embodiment, information regarding checked items is displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the top information of the ranking among the search results of the Web search engine or the image search engine may be displayed as detailed information, or a search result list may be displayed and input from the player. Information on the Web page of the URL selected based on the information may be displayed as detailed information.

  In the present embodiment, display control may be performed according to the data capacity of the detailed information. For example, when the information of the top web page of the web search ranking is acquired, or when the meaning registered in the encyclopedia database is acquired, the capacity of the acquired information is a predetermined capacity (for example, 1 kilobyte). If it is determined that the capacity is within the predetermined capacity, the acquired information is displayed. The predetermined capacity is set according to the search target.

  In addition, the player may be able to select the data capacity of the detailed information in advance. For example, the data capacity of the detailed information may be controlled so that any one of 200 bytes and 1 kilobyte can be selected, and information within the selected predetermined capacity may be displayed.

  Further, when the contents of the encyclopedia database can be predicted, control may be performed so that the player can select the database in advance. For example, if the first encyclopedia database can acquire simple meaning and content, and the second encyclopedia database can acquire deep meaning and content, the player can obtain the first encyclopedia database and the second encyclopedia database in advance. The semantic content registered in the encyclopedia database is acquired using the selected encyclopedia database.

  In the present embodiment, detailed information of the created character string created by the player is acquired when the ongoing game is interrupted or when the ongoing game ends, and the detailed information is displayed on the display screen.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 3, when an instruction to display a list of created character strings is detected during the game, the game in progress is interrupted (paused), and the game is created during the game as shown in FIG. A process of acquiring and displaying detailed information is performed by receiving an instruction input for acquiring detailed information together with a list of created character strings. In this way, the player can fully understand the meaning of the created character string.

  In the present embodiment, detailed information on the created character string created by the player may be stored in the storage area. For example, an image of a search result obtained by retrieving a created character string “Kaba (Kawama)” once created and a meaning content related to “Kaba (Kawama)” searched in the encyclopedia database are stored in the storage area. Then, on the display screen, if the detailed information can be browsed again corresponding to the words searched in the past, or “Kaba (Kawama)” is created again at a different stage, an image relating to the Kaba (Kawama) Or the detailed information may be displayed again. In this way, the player can understand the language knowledge over and over again, can share it with friends and acquaintances, and can provide an interesting game.

  Note that, depending on the free space in the storage area, a process of deleting the detailed information of the created character string already stored based on operation data from the player may be performed. Further, when detailed information is already stored for the same word, the latest information may be overwritten and the detailed information may be stored in the storage area.

  In the present embodiment, in the game machine, when a specific setting for excluding browsing of Web pages including antisocial harmful information contrary to public order and morals is made (for example, parental control is effective). If it is set to), detailed information may be controlled to be displayed using a specific search engine. For example, when parental control of the game machine is set to be effective, detailed information is displayed using a child search engine or a learning database for children. In this way, it is possible to eliminate the harmful information and understand the meaning of the created character string.

  In the present embodiment, when a search result is obtained by searching a created character string created by a player using a search engine, information corresponding to a created character string registered in a given database is obtained. In this case, it is obtained by various character string search methods such as perfect match, forward match, and backward match.

  Here, exact match is one of the character string search methods, and is a method for searching for a word or phrase that exactly matches a search word (for example, a created character string), and forward match is a character search method. One method is to search for words or phrases that start with a string that matches the search term. Backward matching is one of the string search methods, and the word or phrase that matches the search term after the string. It is a technique to search for.

  For example, based on the operation data of the player, a character string search method of exact match, forward match, or backward match is selected, and the created character string is searched using a search engine by the selected character string search method. Search results may be acquired. In this way, a search result suitable for player input can be extracted.

  Similarly, based on the operation data of the player, a character string search method of exact match, forward match, or backward match is selected, and a given database (encyclopedia database, etc.) is selected by the selected character string search method. To obtain information (meaning, etc.) corresponding to the created character string.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of created character strings may be searched using a search engine by AND search (logical product) or OR search (logical sum).

  For example, an AND search is performed using a plurality of created character strings selected based on input information from the player, “Kawama” and “zoo” as keywords, and the top information of the search result ranking is acquired and displayed. Process.

  In this way, not only does the player create the word “Kawama”, but also motivates the user to create a search keyword (for example, “zoo”) that is added to the AND search condition. That is, the player can be motivated not only to create words but also to create keywords for searching, and the fun of the game can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the function of acquiring detailed information of the created character string when a predetermined condition is satisfied may be enabled.

  For example, in a stage, detailed information may be acquired when the score accumulated by making a word exceeds a preset target score. For example, in this embodiment, the score is set to 0 at the start of the game, and a predetermined score (for example, 20 points) is added to the score every time a word is made. In addition, when two or more words can be created in a chain by placing a character selected from the selected character group in one cell, a high score (for example, 100 points) is added to the score for each word. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to further give the player a motivation to play the game so that the score exceeds the target score.

  Further, when a predetermined number or more (for example, 50 or more) stages or all stages can be cleared, a function of acquiring and displaying detailed information of the created character string may be enabled as a privilege.

(9) Processing of this embodiment Next, an example of adding a new character string to the dictionary server will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, a process for receiving a character string input by the administrator is performed (step S10). Next, it is determined whether or not the accepted character string is already registered in the dictionary (step S11). If the accepted character string is not already registered in the dictionary (No in step 11), then the number of characters in the character string (for example, the number of characters in the hiragana character string) is within a predetermined range (for example, two or more characters). It is determined whether it is 9 characters or less (step S12). If it is determined that the number of characters is within the predetermined range (Yes in step S12), it is determined whether or not the character string is registered in a given database (for example, an encyclopedia database) (step S13).

  If the character string is registered in the given database (Yes in step S13), a process for searching for the character string is performed (step S14).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the number of hits in the search result is a predetermined number or more (for example, 10,000 or more) (step S15). If the number of hits is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (Yes in step S15), a process of registering a character string in the dictionary is performed (step S16).

  If the accepted character string is already registered in the dictionary (Yes in step S11), the number of characters is not within the predetermined range (No in step S12), or the character string is not registered in the given database. (No in step S13) If the number of hits in the search result is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (No in step S15), the process is terminated.

The functional block diagram of the game machine of this embodiment. The functional block diagram of the server of this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of this embodiment. An example of the dictionary data of this embodiment. An example of the game system of this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the threshold value of the number of hits of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing about the method of acquiring the detailed information of this embodiment. The flowchart figure of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

100 processing unit, 110 game calculation unit,
110a character string determination unit, 110b clear condition determination unit,
111 communication control unit, 112 dictionary data control unit,
116 display control unit,
117 Detailed information acquisition unit,
120 drawing units, 130 sound generation units, 160 operation units, 170 storage units,
172 Main memory unit, 174 drawing buffer,
176 dictionary data storage unit,
180 information storage medium, 190 display unit,
192 sound output unit, 196 communication unit,
200 processing unit,
210 accepting unit, 211 judging unit,
212 communication control unit, 213 dictionary data control unit,
214 search processing unit, 215 database determination unit,
216 compound word generator, 217 abbreviation generator,
260 operation unit,
270 storage unit, 272 main storage unit, 274 dictionary data storage unit,
280 Information storage medium, 296 communication unit

Claims (9)

A program for a game console,
A storage unit for storing dictionary data composed of registered character strings;
Based on input information from the player, it is determined whether or not a generated character string configured by selecting a character from a plurality of characters prepared in advance in the game space matches a registered character string registered in the dictionary data. A game calculation unit for performing game calculations,
A detailed information acquisition unit that acquires detailed information of the generated character string using at least one of a search engine and a given database;
A program that causes a computer to function as a display control unit that performs processing for displaying the detailed information on a display unit in association with the generated character string. In claim 1,
The detailed information acquisition unit
A program for obtaining detailed information of the generated character string by using at least one of a search engine selected based on input information from a player and a given database. In claim 1 or 2,
The display control unit
A program for performing processing for displaying detailed information of a type selected based on input information from a player among a plurality of types of detailed information corresponding to the generated character string. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The detailed information acquisition unit
When the specific function of the game machine is valid, the detailed information on the generated character string is always obtained using at least one of a specific search engine corresponding to the specific function and a specific database corresponding to the specific function. A program characterized by performing processing. In any one of Claims 1-4,
The computer further functions as a dictionary data control unit that registers the detailed information of the generated character string in the dictionary data in association with the same registered character string as the generated character string,
The display control unit
A program for displaying the detailed information on the basis of input information from a player. In any one of Claims 1-5,
The display control unit
A program for displaying the detailed information at at least one timing when an ongoing game is interrupted and when an ongoing game is finished. In any one of Claims 1-6,
The detailed information acquisition unit
A program for obtaining detailed information of the generated character string only for the generated character string determined to match the registered character string registered in the dictionary data.   An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is stored. A storage unit for storing dictionary data composed of registered character strings;
Based on input information from the player, it is determined whether or not a generated character string configured by selecting a character from a plurality of characters prepared in advance in the game space matches a registered character string registered in the dictionary data. A game calculation unit for performing game calculation;
A detailed information acquisition unit that acquires detailed information of the generated character string using at least one of a search engine and a given database;
And a display control unit that performs a process of displaying the detailed information on a display unit in association with the generated character string.

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